The proposed business park in Wyandotte County, Kansas, is a planned large-scale development intended to accommodate data center infrastructure and related facilities. The project includes plans for a 550-acre site and is expected to support digital services and network capacity.

The Unified Government Planning Commission of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, has reviewed and endorsed a development proposal for the site. The commission voted to recommend that the Unified Government Board of Commissioners consider approvals related to rezoning, preliminary platting, and amendments to the project’s master plan.

According to project details, the development could include a data center campus valued at approximately $12.6 billion. Plans indicate the construction of multiple hyperscale data center buildings with a combined floor area of about 1.8 million square feet.

The proposed approvals would allow the project to proceed through the next stages of planning and development, subject to final decisions by the relevant governing authorities.

As of early 2026, the proposed $12.6 billion Red Wolf DCD Properties data center campus in Wyandotte County, Kansas, has faced significant delays due to local opposition despite initial planning commission support.

Other Projects

The Kansas data center project is one of the many across the US with Texas state-owned ERCOT contemplating how to accommodate them in the Texas grid. The utility proposed categorizing the centers into batches for easier handling. However, the Batch Zero proposal is causing a scramble among data centers for a spot on the Texas grid. The move comes as the grid faces unprecedented growth that has necessitated measures to ensure its stability. The state’s regulators and main grid operator are eyeing a system that would green-light data centers in batches. Projects in so-called Batch Zero will be assigned power based on what the grid can handle now.

Responsible Growth with Community in Mind

The proposed location, currently zoned for residential and agricultural use, would be transformed into a high-tech campus west of the Kansas Speedway. Attorney Corb Maxwell, speaking on behalf of developer Red Wolf DCD Properties, emphasized the project’s thoughtful design. He explained that the center would appear more like a corporate campus than an industrial zone, complete with eight-foot earthen berms, over 3,000 trees, and extensive landscaping to reduce its visual impact on surrounding neighborhoods. Nearby homes would remain between 500 and 1,400 feet from the closest buildings.

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Massive Energy Needs and Infrastructure Investment

This Kansas data center project will demand significant power. It’s expected to consume 600 megawatts of electricity, more than the current 500 MW capacity of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). As part of their commitment, developers will fund utility upgrades, including the construction of two substations. Maxwell noted that tapping into the Southwest Power Pool will not only enhance power resilience but also generate additional revenue for BPU, creating long-term benefits for the community.

Economic Impact and Statewide Incentives

Importantly, this project could transform local finances. The data center is projected to generate $12.9 million annually in property taxes, a stark contrast to the current $43,000 from the site. Greg Kindle, president of the Wyandotte Economic Development Council, called the move “strategic and forward-thinking.” Additionally, the Kansas Legislature recently passed a 20-year state sales tax exemption for data centers exceeding $250 million. While companies that use this tax break cannot access reduced utility rates, they must commit to purchasing electricity locally for at least 10 years.

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The Kansas Data Center Project Overview

Developer: Red Wolf DCD Properties

Estimated Investment: $12.6 billion

Location: 550-acre site bisected by Parallel Parkway, west of Kansas Speedway

Land Use Change: Rezoning from residential/agricultural to business park

Site Layout:

Six buildings totaling 1.8 million square feet

Buildings designed to resemble office spaces, not industrial complexes

Power Requirements:

600 megawatts of electricity demand

Two new substations funded by developer

Power sourced from the Southwest Power Pool due to load exceeding BPU’s current 500 MW capacity

Buffer & Design Features:

8-foot earth berms around the perimeter

Planting of 3,000+ trees for visual and environmental buffering

Residential properties set back 500–1,400 feet from buildings